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In the world of medicine, it is absolutely critical that all notes and instructions from the medical team treating a patient be precise and correct. Inferred assumptions and misunderstandings can cost someone their health, or more importantly, their life. One of the most dangerous issues that can occur in the medical field is the incorrect use of words that sound similar to one another.
Here are a few examples of common medical terms that sound alike but have very different meanings. Read More »

One of the most important things when you want to get a chiseled physique is to burn away your body fat, you can do so by doing a lot of cardiovascular exercises, you can also do it by including fat burning foods in your diet, because they help speed up your metabolism.
Some of the best fat burning foods you should include in your diet include: Read More »

Being in recovery means more than just getting off of an addictive substance or habit. It also means changing your lifestyle to a more healthier one, one that is more in line with recovery. There are several ways on how to do this, a few of them outlined in the 12 steps themselves.
With the new life we find in recovery, we must also begin to build healthy routines and habits. There are several easy ways one can exercise their mind, their body and their spirit in order to become healthier human beings and better live a life of recovery. Read More »

You have to wonder how our ancestors got by before the rise of modern, industrialized medicine. You can’t imagine what you would do if you suffered a minor burn while you were cooking or lighting torches, and there weren’t bandages, pain killers and topical creams to relieve the pain and discomfort.
Managing Burn Pain At Home Read More »

Through the advancement of scientific studies, the advantages of meditation have gone well beyond the traditional subjective aspects of lowering stress and feeling healthy. The antiquity of meditation presented a forceful and compelling argument for further study among the medical community. Since 1500 BCE, meditation has been discussed not only as a spiritual exercise but as a way to provide certain healing effects.
Until recently, these effects were not scientifically proven; however, within the last 30 years, multiple studies have provided conclusive scientific evidence of the advantages of meditation. Read More »

The most anybody ever talks about cellulite is just before summer when the season of taking off your clothes and wearing bikinis and short skirts arrives. But then it is too late!
There are no quick and simple solutions in fighting cellulite. In a long term you can surely reduce it, or even better, prevent it from ever appearing.
We are all familiarized with the main causes of cellulite appearance: changes in the metabolism, wrong diet, changes in the connective tissue structure, hormones and genetic influences. Read More »

As the old saying goes, “the best things in life are free.” Indeed, when it comes to a good night’s sleep, it is one of the best things in life and it’s free.
However, if you are suffering from snoring, or worse, sleep apnea, you may not be getting the benefits of this free restorative gift of nature.
Instead, you may be paying a heavy price in the form of daytime exhaustion and potential impacts to your heart and overall physical health. Not to mention, social impacts like upsetting your sleeping partner or others who live in your home who may be kept awake by loud snoring. Read More »

Most people dream of having that celebrity, sparkling white smile. Unfortunately, some people end up with a dull and discolored smile, due to the foods they eat and the drinks they drink. Eating things such as candy, berries, and starchy foods can dull your smile.
If you are looking for ways to brighten your smile, here are some of the things you can do in order to get rid of your yellow teeth and make your smile shiny and bright. Read More »

Whether induced by stress, physical health or aging, for some people, their libido just isn't as vigorous as it used to be. This might explain the growing popularity of Viagra™ and similar medications. While pharmaceuticals work fine for certain individuals, others prefer a more natural method for re-fueling sexual desire. It might be surprising to learn that a libido boost could be hiding right in plain sight, in the kitchen spice cabinet.
Here are six stimulating spices to jump-start your sex drive. Read More »

White spots from tanning beds can be a big concern for many people. White spots on your skin after a number of visits to the tanning bed are a common feature.
The spots are confusing symptoms that may be caused by various factors. Read More »

Every home and every surface accumulate dust. It comes in the form of tiny particles which may be hair, cloth fibres, skin cells, pet dander, dirt and many other bits. It is impossible to eliminate dust entirely from your life, but there surely are many ways to reduce it drastically. Too much dust can result in a variety of health problems, mostly allergies. This calls for immediate measures.
To avoid breathing in so much particles and bits, you can follow some of the steps we provide below. They will help you reduce dust at home. Take a look. Read More »

You’re young, you’re beautiful, so enjoy yourself – or so you’ve been told. While there’s some truth in this mantra, what we might not be told as much by the media and our companions these days is that you also should take good care of your body now, when you’re young.
This means seeing the doctor when there’s something wrong instead of putting it off. It means getting vaccinations instead of thinking you are strong enough to manage on your own.
Here are four more tips to help you keep your body healthy: Read More »